Surrounded by tall buildings, you may be an important figure within a company or institution. The clean, orderly office space and the carefully arranged items create a subtle sense of distance. From here, you can overlook the city — a quiet and conservative environment that happens to be your comfort zone.
If the Queen of Swords represents objective fairness, the King of Swords believes he is fair based on his own understanding. As he climbs higher and sees farther, does he develop a sense of superiority, thinking others are “fools”? His authority is difficult to challenge. The decorative vases behind him are not used to grow flowers, suggesting he appreciates beauty but tends toward superficial display. The peacock feathers in the vase on the desk symbolize wisdom, but also hint at coldness and distance.
Clarity, strictness, arrogance, authoritative institutions, addressing problems directly, authoritarianism, self-packaging, self-interest, strong judgment.
Losing direction, bias, hurtful speech, domination, failing to meet standards, valuing status and power, using others to achieve goals.
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